Dates
November 28 – December 4, 2027
19.2°N · 100.8°E — Chiang Mai → Nan → Chiang Mai
Thailand East
2027
Nan Province · November 28 – December 4, 2027
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$1,999 USD
Vehicle
Honda CB500X
Group
10 riders · private rooms
Price
$1,999 USD
Deposit
$500
Stay
6 nights included
15 bikes · Thailand 2025
0 incidents on group rides
2026 sold out
15+ countries ridden solo
01 The trip
Nan Province: the quietest paved roads in Thailand.
East from Chiang Mai into Nan Province — mountain roads with almost no traffic, traditional Tai Lue weaving villages, some of the most untouched scenery in northern Thailand. A completely different feel from the Chiang Mai loop.
We're piloting this exact route with a small friends-and-family crew in December 2026 — riding every mile before the full group does. Then it opens up: 10 spots, same CB500X, same SEAM format, a whole new corner of the country.
02 From the road
On the ground.
03 Ride profile
Know what you're in for.
Difficulty
Moderate
Min. experience
Intermediate — comfortable on long days
Surface
On-road 85% · Gravel 15%
Riding per day
100–140 mi (160–225 km) / ~3–5 hrs
04 Day by day
The route.
- Chiang Mai
- Phrae
- Nan
- Doi Phu Kha
- Phayao
- Chiang Mai
Arrival
Chiang Mai — Arrive, Grab Your Bike
Fly into CNX, meet the group, pick up bikes. Orientation ride, dinner in town.
Day 1
Chiang Mai → Phrae
East out of Chiang Mai. Highway then backroads through pine and teak forest. Settle in Phrae — a quiet old town.
Day 2
Phrae → Nan
Wind into Nan Province. Mountain passes, almost no traffic. Arrive in Nan city — Tai Lue temples, river views, slow pace.
Day 3
Nan — Loop Day
Day loop into the surrounding mountains. Hill-tribe villages, weaving cooperatives, viewpoints. Easy day to soak the province in.
Day 4
Nan → Doi Phu Kha
Climb into Doi Phu Kha National Park. Single-lane roads, dense forest, panoramic peaks. Possibly the quietest road in Thailand.
Day 5
Doi Phu Kha → Phayao
Down out of the park toward Phayao. Mountain lake, lakeside dinner, sunset over the water.
Day 6
Phayao → Chiang Mai
Final ride back. Drop bikes. Group dinner. Goodbyes.
05 What's covered
Included & not.
Included in cost
- 6 nights accommodation (private room)
- Honda CB500X for 7 days
- Bike top case (luggage)
- Third-party bike insurance
- Route planning & logistics
- Group leadership (Varun)
- Breakfast most mornings
Not included
- International flights to CNX
- Travel insurance (required)
- Lunch & dinner (~$5–15/day)
- Fuel (~$10–15/day)
- Activity entry fees (small)
- Bike damage deposit (refunded)
06 Straight answers
The questions that matter.
Is this safe? What's the track record?
Fifteen bikes through northern Thailand in 2025 — everyone came back in one piece, zero incidents on group rides. We ride at a sane pace with a group backup plan, and both 2026 trips sold out on the strength of that first run.
How do I know this is legit?
Fair question for a stranger on the internet. The 2025 expedition ran, 2026 sold out, and the rides are documented at @seamadventures. No payment is taken on this site — you register, Varun reaches out within 48 hours, and the deposit is arranged directly. Want to talk to a past rider first? Ask in the form and we'll connect you.
What if I have to cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable once your spot is confirmed. If something changes, email Varun — the earlier we know, the more options everyone has.
07 From past riders
Rode with us before.
From our 2025 Thailand ride.
“First international ride and I didn't know what to expect. Varun had everything sorted — bikes, hotels, the roads. I just showed up and rode.”
Kriss W.
“I've done organized tours before and they feel corporate — this felt like riding with friends. Big difference.”
Kelsey B.
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